New York State Contract Reporter #IFB-C002460

New York State Police Solicits DroneSense Software Licenses and Support for Statewide Drone Program

The New York State Police is seeking a five-year contract for DroneSense software licenses and support to manage and operate its statewide drone (UAS) program. - Government Buyer: - New York State Police (Contract Management Specialist 2, Albany, NY) - OEMs and Vendors: - DroneSense (primary and required software platform) - Supported drone brands: DJI, Autel, Parrot (hardware referenced for license classes) - Products/Services Requested: - DroneSense software licenses for: - Class 1 UAS (DJI Mavic, Autel, Parrot enterprise drones) – 35 licenses annually - Class 2 UAS (DJI Matrice 200/300/350/30/T, Autel Max 4T/N) – 106 licenses annually - Class N UAS (sub-250g, DJI Mavic Mini, DJI Avata 1/2) – 99 licenses annually - Screen Share Only (for non-SDK/non-MAVLink drones/cameras, e.g., GoPro) – 24 licenses annually - Mobile Streaming and Tracking (MSAT) – 1 license annually - DroneSense Support – 1 support package annually - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Strict security controls, including multifactor authentication and US-based personnel - Data ownership transfer to NYSP at contract end - Statewide deployment to support all NYSP drone operations - 24/7 technical support, initial setup, and online training included - Estimated annual license quantities provided for each class - No set-aside goals for MWBE, SDVOB, or DBE participation

Description

The New York State Police is soliciting bids for DroneSense Software Licenses under contract number C002460. The contract term is 5 years and the solicitation is state-wide. Bidders must submit questions by July 9, 2026, and bids are due by July 23, 2026, at 3:30 PM EST. The procurement falls under categories including Administrative & Technical Consulting & Other Services and Photography, Video, & Drone Services.

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